Dynamic After-School Gifted & Talented Teacher

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is hiring a Gifted & Talented Teacher to deliver a project-based curriculum for advanced learners in reading and math. This part-time role emphasizes inquiry, problem-solving, and creative thinking within a supportive, collaborative classroom.

Sessions run after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with specified dates. The district values equity and excellence in a diverse urban community and seeks educators dedicated to high expectations and student growth.

Qualifications

• State teaching certification (preferred).
• Proven track record of success in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and challenge students at an advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of math and reading strategies.
• Exceptional ability to foster intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and creativity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a project-based curriculum tailored to gifted and talented students.
• Utilize inquiry-based, problem-solving, and discovery-driven instructional approaches to cultivate deep learning.
• Encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking, abstract reasoning, and mathematical modeling.
• Foster an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that promotes collaboration and discourse.
• Communicate regularly with parents and administrators regarding student progress.
• Be present for the entire program.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Math skills

Reading skills

Creativity

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

The Lansing School District is hiring a Gifted & Talented Teacher to deliver a project-based curriculum for advanced learners in reading and math. This part-time role emphasizes inquiry, problem-solving, and creative thinking within a supportive, collaborative classroom.

Sessions run after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with specified dates. The district values equity and excellence in a diverse urban community and seeks educators dedicated to high expectations and student growth.